Buttery Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies (slice & Bake

• servings: ½ cup Seedless Raspberry
• total time: 2 hours 41 minutes

Ingredients

These Raspberry Swirl Cookies are the perfect balance of rich, buttery shortbread and tart, fruity jam.

The mesmerizing spiral design looks like it came from a professional bakery, but it is created using a simple "Slice-and-Bake" technique.

These are the ultimate make-ahead treat: you can keep the dough logs in the fridge or freezer and just slice fresh cookies whenever you need them!

The jam caramelizes slightly in the oven, creating a chewy, sticky-sweet center that pairs perfectly with the crisp cookie edge.

Here is the recipe and the step-by-step guide to creating these beautiful pinwheels.

Buttery Shortbread Dough

1 cup (227g) Unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup (150g) Granulated white sugar

1 large Egg

1 tsp Vanilla extract

2 ½ cups (310g) All-purpose flour

½ tsp Baking powder

½ tsp Salt

The Filling

1 tbsp Cornstarch (prevents the jam from leaking out)

Baking & Rolling Steps:

Cream the Base: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla; beat until combined.

Directions

Add Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed. Mix just until a soft dough forms.

Roll Out: Divide the dough in half. Roll each half between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle (about ¼-inch thick).

Prepare the Jam: In a small bowl, whisk the raspberry jam with the cornstarch. This thickens the jam so it stays inside the spiral.

Spread & Roll: Spread a thin, even layer of the jam mixture over the dough rectangles, leaving a small border at the edges. Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.

Chill: Wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or freeze for 30 minutes). This is the most important step—if the dough is too soft, the spiral will smoosh when you slice it.

Slice: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a sharp knife to slice the cold log into ½-inch thick rounds.

Bake: Place cookies 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes. The edges should be barely golden. Let cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up.